[SportDriving] Drive on 7/31

Thu Jul 21 11:25:21 PDT 2005

I'll be out there.......

On 7/21/05, Nguyen, Nick <Nick_Nguyen at adaptec.com> wrote:
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> If my suspension holds up until then, I'll have my Two there…….   Remember
> people….be gentle please…..it's only a tiny 4 banger and it's older than
> dirt =)  Option 1 please….i would like to careen off the cliff side as my
> suspension gives during the drive  =P
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> Nick
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> From: sportdriving-bounces at mountainroads.com
> [mailto:sportdriving-bounces at mountainroads.com] On Behalf
> Of Aleks Tan
> Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2005 11:13 AM
> To: sportdriving at mountainroads.com
> Subject: Re: [SportDriving] Drive on 7/31
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> Ilan, 
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> "Mentally Retarded 2" is the street name of what Toyota calls their MR2. 
> Mr. Nick just has one that is turblown. 
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> I talked to Cynthia and she is in need of tires for her S60R - because of
> bubbling on them or something. Does anyone have any recommendations for Ms.
> Schafer? I highly recommended the Bridgestone S03 Pole Positions but I also
> accepted the fact that the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s may have better overall
> performance. 
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> I say try the Hankooks and let me know how they grip. 
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> With regards to the San Jose Grand Prix, I'm not sure if I'll be going yet
> as I haven't even looked at ticket prices. What I'm pretty sure of is that
> the attendance should be fairly high and that means the mountain roads will
> have less people on them THAT WEEKEND!!!!
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> AlekZ
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> Ilan Kutok <ikutok at jensencorp.com> wrote:
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> Aleks,
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> Sounds like we have a plan.  I too vote for option #1...I always like to try
> out some new roads.  And on the weekend during the day, the S.C. mountains
> have way too much traffic.  Best on the bikes.
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> Mentally Retarded Two...whats that.  And I'm really interested to see how
> those s60r's run...a lot of mass there.  But I'm free that weekend, and are
> ready to go.
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> Are you going to the San Jose Grand Prix?  I don't have tix yet but live
> like two blocks away.  
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> Ilan
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> From: sportdriving-bounces at mountainroads.com
> [mailto:sportdriving-bounces at mountainroads.com] On Behalf
> Of Aleks Tan
> Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2005 9:42 AM
> To: sportdriving at mountainroads.com
> Subject: [SportDriving] Drive on 7/31
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> Good Morning Programs, (you geeks)
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> Ok, so I'm thinking about making the first drive on 7/31. Unfortunately,
> Kris may not be able to make it since he's coming back from Europe on 7/30,
> but *I* say, "Dude, sleep on the friggin plane." I know I won't be able to
> make it on 8/6 since my company is having a picnic that day. I'm not sure
> but I would imagine that Ilan and Aaron (on this list) will probably be
> attending that as well. 
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> So on with the show! How about a nice sprint, uh, I mean how about a nice
> mature, well mannered, docile and friendly cruise in the mountains on 7/31?
> No? My thoughts exactly. I'm thinking "touge" myself. If you don't know what
> "touge" means look here:
> http://www.superstreetonline.com/eventcoverage/130_0409_midnightdrift/index1.html
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> Okay, so maybe "touge" is a little much for the first run but I think a fun,
> safe, and spirited drive is in order for this time of year.  I recently ran
> my Datsun at an Auto-X event with Kris and his BMW 330i (w/Peformance
> package) and it was a B-LAST! Now I know just how well this Datsun can drift
> and slide.  Don't worry as I don't plan on this drive being that aggressive.
> That being said, those of you who know me and have ridden motorcycles with
> me may understand that my intentions may change at a moments notice and the
> "red mist" may fall as I down-shift and "punch out" of a safe and sane
> cruise. 
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> I'm currently thinking that we start out fairly early Sunday morning because
> it can quickly become hot no matter where we end up.  Here are the 3 options
> I'm proposing (pick one):
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> 1) Livermore to Patterson - Mines Rd >>> Del Puerto >>> El Diablo Del Grande
> (and back) I'm not sure of the last road's name but to describe it, we used
> to blast 150mph+++ straights on bikes including knee down sweepers are
> 100mph+.  The road leads up to a golf course and there is only 1 or 2 access
> roads so it's seldom traveled. It is also about 4 lanes wide so there is
> room to run. 
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> I haven't been there in a year so I would think of this as a "recon" run to
> check it out. We'd be able to stop for lunch in Patterson.
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> My opinion of skill level required = Moderate as the roads are technical and
> sometimes you have blind decreasing radius turns. Trust in "the force" and
> you'll be good to go.
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> 2) Santa Cruz/Los Altos Hills run - the route always changes but the basic
> roads we'll probably hit are HWYs 9, 35, 84 and then some of the back roads
> are Bonny Doon, Empire Grade, Jamison Creek,  etc. We can stop for lunch in
> Davenport at a couple of different restaurants (seriously when I say a
> couple I mean 2).  Most of this drive is going to be "cooler" in temp as
> it's near the coast but the roads are fairly well groomed and they flow
> well. 
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> My opinion of skill level required = Fair. I think these roads are logical
> so you if you want it more difficult you simply go faster. 
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> 3) Sit your ass at home and practice your driving skills on your Playstation
> or X-Box. If you choose this option I recommend "Need for Speed 2:
> Undgerground" or "Grand Turismo 4".  However, if you choose option 3 you
> suck and maybe it would be best if you stuck to video games anyway. 
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> I'd like to start the drive at either 9AM or 10AM as I've always found that
> the earlier we leave the better. We are more than likely bound to run into
> (not literally) lots of motorcyclists since they like to travel these roads
> too.  Personally, the jury is still out on if I'd be faster on a bike or in
> a car but I guess I'll find out. 
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> IF you want to go but don't want to drive or take your car give a holla as I
> might be able to take ONE passenger. If you're a driver and willing to take
> a passenger let us know as well.  Here is a list of possible cars that might
> make this trip:
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> Aleks - Nissan Sentra (Sentra? Z? same thing)
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> Kris - BeeEminemDouble-U 330i w/perf package (perforated?)
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> Ilan - Mazdaspeed Protozoa
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> Royboy - Vulva S60R (but it's a wussy automatic)
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> Cynthia - Volare S60R (beauty of all wheel drive...MY ASS)
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> Nick - Mentally Retarded 2 ...but it's a Turbo!
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> ...not quite sure about the rest (if any) yet but those are some of the
> potential players. Respond if you're interested along with your vote so we
> can get this thing rolling. 
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> My Vote = Option 1 (less PoPo and the roads are technical so the payoff is
> much higher)
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> Thanks gang and hope to see you out there soon. 
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